K28
Non-billableGastrojejunal ulcer
Gastrojejunal ulcer
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- anastomotic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrocolic ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrointestinal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- gastrojejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- jejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- marginal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
- stomal ulcer (peptic) or erosion
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •hiatus herniaK44
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify:
- •alcohol abuse and dependenceF10
Child Codes (9)
K28.0Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with hemorrhage
K28.1Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with perforation
K28.2Acute gastrojejunal ulcer w both hemorrhage and perforation
K28.3Acute gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation
K28.4Chronic or unspecified gastrojejunal ulcer with hemorrhage
K28.5Chronic or unspecified gastrojejunal ulcer with perforation
K28.6Chronic or unsp gastrojejunal ulcer w both hemor and perf
K28.7Chronic gastrojejunal ulcer w/o hemorrhage or perforation
K28.9Gastrojejunal ulcer, unsp as acute or chr, w/o hemor or perf
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(12)
UMLS
- GJU - Gastrojejunal ulcerC1384631
- Gastro-jejunal ulcerC1384631
- Gastrojejunal ulcerC1384631
- Gastrojejunal ulcer (disorder)C1384631
- Ulcer gastrojejunalC1384631
- anastomotic ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290201
- gastrocolic ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290202
- gastrointestinal ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290203
- gastrojejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290204
- jejunal ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290205
- marginal ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290206
- stomal ulcer (peptic) or erosionC4290207
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for gastrojejunal ulcer?
The ICD-10-CM code for gastrojejunal ulcer is K28. The full clinical description is "Gastrojejunal ulcer". K28 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K28 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K28 represents “Gastrojejunal ulcer”. It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K28 a billable code?
No, K28 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under K28.
What chapter is K28 in?
K28 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K28?
K28 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: primary ulcer of small intestine (K63.3).
What are the subcategories under K28?
K28 has 9 child codes, including: K28.0 (Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with hemorrhage), K28.1 (Acute gastrojejunal ulcer with perforation), K28.2 (Acute gastrojejunal ulcer w both hemorrhage and perforation), K28.3 (Acute gastrojejunal ulcer without hemorrhage or perforation), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with K28?
Yes, when using K28, also report: ; alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K28?
K28 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1384631, C4290201, C4290202, C4290203, C4290204, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does K28 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like gastrojejunal ulcer affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of K28?
K28 maps to the ICD-11 code: DA62.Z (Anastomotic ulcer, unspecified).
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